The time for speaking is completed. The battle is on!
Probably the most heated bouts this yr on the OKTAGON MMA schedule goes down in Munich on Saturday, Might 17, as harmful finisher, Arijan Topallaj (7-1-1), collides with outspoken Irishman, Denis Frimpong (5-2), at a catchweight of 74kg/163lbs. Following his victory final weekend, Frimpong known as out ‘The Albanian Eagle’ in his post-fight interview and the pair bought into an altercation later that evening within the enviornment when tensions boiled over. With weeks of construct up nonetheless to go and with neither man desirous to again down, fireworks are assured at OKTAGON 71 inside BMW Park.
Topallaj made his promotional debut in November 2023 and submitted OKTAGON Problem champion, Roman Paulus, within the very first spherical to make an instantaneous influence within the organisation. The 26-year-old adopted that efficiency up 5 months later with a superb knockout of Slovak veteran, Karol Rysavy, after simply 36 seconds. He suffered a momentary setback when he obtained his first skilled defeat to Hafeni Nafuka in entrance of 60,000 followers final October however is able to present that he has learnt classes and is again higher than ever on Might 17.
Frimpong shot to stardom when he reached the ultimate of the OKTAGON Problem: England vs. Eire TV collection and just lately went viral for his ‘fitness center straightener’ with Paddy Pimblett. ‘The Menace’ has continually backed up his trash speaking in motion by overcoming Jan Široký, Callum Mullen and Robin Frank. The Manchester Prime Crew product’s efficiency towards the latter final weekend in Germany was probably the most full of his profession so he is using a wave of momentum and needs to take out one other fan favorite in enemy territory.
“I’m excited for the battle however it is going to be completed within the first spherical,” said Topallaj. “I’ll knock him out and present him who the higher striker is!”
“I’m going to play with him for 15-minutes and make him need to give up in there,” stated Frimpong. “He’s going to get outclassed. I hope he’s bought tissues prepared for his inevitable crying afterwards!”
OKTAGON 71 additionally options an vital rematch within the mild heavyweight division when Alexander Poppeck seems to get revenge over Pavol Langer. European star, Shem Rock, returns to motion in Munich and prime prospect, Tamerlan Dulatov, continues his fledgling profession. Tickets could be bought for the occasion on this hyperlink.
Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Govt Author, Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a ardour for Fight Sports activities and in addition a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s additionally a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer.
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